If the company does not have a proven track record or it could go under, they will only issue a work visa for little more than one year. Your work permit is...
Hi, I'm a girl from Texas, and I've already looked into studying at a university there. If I do that, do you think it will be easier/harder to settle there?...
My daughter, age 19 (also from Texas, by the way), is coming over here to interview for colleges. If accepted, her student visa will allow her to attend school...
wow i am glad to have found this board! i have so many questions and hopefully some of you can help. my british husband and i are moving from the Chicago...
Hi all! I was stopped in customs for three hours a week ago while coming to London to visit my fiance....we got it all sorted out, but they told me something I...
I'm also bringing my dog Jack with me (probably done more research on bringing him than on my visa). There is new news as of July 1 on the DERFA site, you can...
Yes, taking the Visa only takes one day, unless the consulate is exceptionally busy. (I got mine in NYC in one day). You are covered for NHS when you are...
Glad to hear labs are out in force, I've seen practically no dogs at all in Croydon, except those under about 15 lbs! ... on ... the ... be ... month ... at ...
Thanks for the info, I guess those blokes in customs had no idea what they were talking about. Much relief on my end, it was going to be a scramble to figure...
... Also, FYI- even if you are over here on a visitor's visa/fiancee visa, the NHS is required to treat you on an emergency basis........I found that out after...
And if you hate your GP, as I did, you can change to another one in your casement area or elsewhere (provided they have room for you)--no one is allowed to...
Would the American Consulate have any info on the NHS situation? I take that statement back though.....I am originally from Canada and now live in the UK, I...
... 2 hour interview. Everyone applying for a NI # has to have that interview. If you're Ameircan and marry a Brit, you have NHS coverage. It's as simple as...
... http://www.us ... Another good source of information for all expat questions can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/americanexpatsinuk/bookmarks ...
... Living ... Correction- you must log into the main page to access the bookmarks........sorry- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/americanexpatsinuk Sher...
... An even easier way to find your nearest GP (or dentist, or pharmacy (Chemist)) is to check it out online: http://www.nhs.uk/localnhsservices/default.asp ...
Hello, everyone, I am an American graduate student moving to Leeds tomorrow to attend university. I am having a hard time dealing w/ the move right at the...
I am considering retiring in GB in the spring of 2003. Any advice you can give regarding prices of rental/purchase of a small home or flat in the countryside...
My wife is rather upset as we've found the perfect home (slightly more perfect than the current one!) and all of the mortgage providers we've contacted won't...
... wrote: Any advice on mortgage companies that will include her in a joint ... That's interesting. When we met with a financial planner the other day...
Another oddity of British law? Or is it just because they CAN be uppity? We went to the bank folks yesterday and didn't have that problem, but ours is a ...
Had a mortgage with them for 5 years...and it's not a small company (Directline) I'm writing to the chairman today to see if sense will prevail. Will let you...
... Just out of curiosity, how long has Amber been a resident in this country?? I asked our financial advisor about that on Saturday and he says you have to be...
That's exactly what I said in my fist post...she can't contribute as an income counted towards the mortgage until she's been here 3 years. She's currently...
Can anyone suggest a good accountant in London or Boston who can help/advise with personal income tax filing in the US and, perhaps, the UK as well? I am a...
There are pleny of large accountancy firms in London with US specialists. Invariably you will have to find a large firm with this expertise...this invariably ...
Try Jaffee & Co in North London. They do my US and UK taxes. Skip the big firms and go with someone small, like them. You'll get much better service. Jennifer ...
Mark, Do you have any news re: the mortgage or is it a done deal that you have to wait 3 years to have an immigrant's income counted toward a mortgage? Also,...
Pam The big mortgage companies require UK citizenship..it's one of the first questions on the form. Citizenship isn't available until you've been in the UK...
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